Nature’s Choice Chooses Novus VFFS

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May 142013
 

Nature's Choice Foods

Nature’s Choice Products in Johannesburg, South Africa has invested in a HayssenSandiacre Novus 350 machine for their frozen vegetables factory.

“Having worked with HayssenSandiacre since 2006 and currently utilising 4 vertical Form Fill Seal bag makers from HayssenSandiacre, it was a natural decision for Nature’s Choice to choose the Novus to meet their expanding business needs,” Lloyd Mitchell CEO of Nature’s Choice commented.

“We have been looking to increase our packaging capacity for a number of months. When HayssenSandiacre informed us that they had a fully stainless steel Novus, high speed machine at the ProPak Africa show in Johannesburg in early March 2013, it helped us to make a quick decision to take the opportunity and buy the machine. The show finished on the Friday and by Sunday the machine was in our factory producing filled packs.”

Nature’s Choice Products are one of Southern Africa’s largest growers, processors and packers of IQF Vegetables and French Fries.

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Cranswick Purchase 3 Flow Wrappers to Assist in New Venture

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Mar 272013
 

Cranswick are starting food production with premium pastry product manufacturer Yorkshire Baker next month as part of a new business venture. They will be packing their products using Rose Forgrove Merlin HSEs from HayssenSandiacre.

A new business division within Cranswick has been set up called the Cranswick Gourmet Pastry Company, which will not only see an increase in jobs, but also a greater presence in the food market.  Cranswick who produce premium pastry products, such as sausage rolls and pies were keen to get the new project moving along quickly.

HayssenSandiacre is supplying Cranswick with two Merlin HSE loan machines, while their new machines are being built to ensure that Cranswick will be able to meet their production requirements.

Rollo Thompson – Managing Director at Continental Fine Foods/ Yorkshire Baker said “Our range of Yorkshire Baker products is already available from some deli counters, but we will be up-scaling our production, so that we can supply to even more delis and shops in the future.”

“We opted for Rose Forgrove Flow Wrappers because of their extensive experience working within the bakery industry and HayssenSandiacre’s reputation for producing packaging machines of superior quality. The machines are extremely well built and lend themselves well to our working environment.  We didn’t want to stop production, so it was great that HayssenSandiacre offered us the opportunity to loan two machines for the duration of the new machine build.”

The Merlin HSE Flow Wrapper is flexible and dependable with an extensive machine range, which makes it ideal for packing a variety of different products. The Merlin HSE is available with a variety of options, such as stainless steel construction, pin type perforator, infeed extensions and gusseting units.

For further information, please contact HayssenSandiacre sales team.

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Thiele Technologies Expands Global Presence

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Dec 042012
 

 

Thiele Technologies Expands Global Presence

Markus Haasner and Jean-Sébastien Moglia Join Thiele Technologies

Thiele Technologies is proud to announce the addition of two new European-based sales executives: Markus Haasner and Jean-Sébastien Moglia. Thiele is excited to further invest in developing a more extensive sales and support system for the European market. Specifically, Haasner and Moglia will focus on European customer needs for bag filling and palletizing solutions.

Markus Haasner joined the Thiele team in August of 2012 and is currently based in Germany. He brings with him extensive experience and knowledge of bagging and palletizing equipment, having recently worked for a European-based packaging equipment supplier. Haasner’s territory will include Germany, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe and Asia.

Joining the Thiele team in July of 2012, Jean-Sébastien Moglia is based in France and also offers a substantial background in packaging equipment. Moglia’s territories will consist of Western Europe – including Italy, Greece and Scandinavia, as well as Africa.

“We’re very excited to add Jean-Sébastien and Markus to our team,” says Michele Allamprese, Vice President of Global Business Development at Thiele. “We already have equipment installed in a variety of European locations, but with an office in Belgium, and an experienced and easily available sales team, we’re looking forward to providing better sales and service support to our European-based customers.”

Thiele’s product line offerings range from single machines to complete lines, including weighing, filling, conveying and palletizing. Two of the most popular product offerings in the European market are the Omnistar, an automatic single spout bagger, and the Ultrastar, a double spout bagger. Both are part of Thiele’s Star Series equipment line and include multiple automatic features such as internal sealers, simple-changeover, diagnostic screens and more. A fully functional demo OmniStar has been installed in the Brussels facility to allow visitors an up-close look. Both of these machines have been influential in establishing Thiele’s market-leading position in the US-based pet food industry.

According to Allamprese, “These machines were created with a focus on the European market and are market-compliant. We’ve designed them to meet the specific needs of the most complex applications. With features such as automatic changeover, advanced closing options, high speed capacity and more, we’re excited for our customers to see the benefit these machines can have on their production.” He continues, “We’re thrilled to be bringing new types of quality packaging equipment to the European market.”

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MarquipWardUnited to demonstrate new technologies at SuperCorr Expo 2012, booth 2414

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Sep 112012
 

SuperCorr Expo 2012 is the most significant show for the corrugated packaging industry in the Americas. It will be held October 1-4 in Atlanta. New, exciting technologies that will be on display at the MarquipWardUnited booth include:

  • RPS-Express Slitter/Scorer which will reduce waste and improves corrugator productivity (Trim switch patent pending).
  • VortX LaserStein completely automates the task of monitoring starch viscosity (patent pending).
  • Shark is a robust, precise and effective rotary die cut soft anvil trimming system.
  • The MarquipWardUnited Direct Drive Knife has evolved to provide easy access for operators and maintenance.
  • The SoftTouch feature of the Glue Machine automatically and precisely sets the glue machine rider roll gap (patent pending).
  • BALDWIN (affiliate of MarquipWardUnited) will demonstrate the ProTech Flexo automatic plate cleaning and drying system.

For more information, contact MarquipWardUnited at sales@marquipwardunited.com.

 

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Solutions in Action – HayssenSandiacre and Rockwell Automation Collaborate, Present Novus as Pack Expo

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Sep 072012
 

At PACK EXPO 2012, HayssenSandiacre will showcase its Novus 350 Quad Transverse Zipper with Yamato Omega Scale. This continuous-motion packaging system combines high speed, flexibility and modular rapid tool-less changeover to produce high-quality standup pouches for a broad range of industries, including food and beverage and consumer packaged goods.

The Novus 350 features HayssenSandiacre’s latest innovations in integrated zipper and stand-up packaging technology, which allow for great flexibility in the machine’s ability to run a variety of bag styles on a single machine. Packagers benefit from limited downtime between changing bag styles thanks to the machine’s modular assembly and ability to handle both zippered and nonzippered pouches.

“Many of our customers are co-packers and in any given day  will package a variety of products in different size bags, all on one line,” said Jamie Asbury, electrical engineering manager at HayssenSandiacre. “The Novus 350 allows a packager to quickly and easily switch from filling one product in quad-seal bags to pillow bags in less than an hour.” Not only can the Novus 350 run different styles of bags, it can handle a range of sizes, from a 2.36” (60mm) bag of  candy to a 16” (400mm) bag of shred cheese. In addition,  the machine features a small footprint for flexible line placement and stainless-steel product contact surfaces for environmental protection. It can run at speeds up to 200 bags per minute.

The machine’s speed and wide range of bag styles are enabled by an Allen-Bradley ControlLogix programmable automation controller (PAC) and Allen-Bradley Kinetix 6000 servo drive from Rockwell Automation. The ControlLogix PAC features an integrated platform for motion and machine control. This integration provides the Novus 350 with a single programming environment and fewer spare parts to maintain, while the control platform’s openness eases integration with third-party components. The Kinetix 6000 servo drives manage the machine’s seven motion axes, helping ensure smooth handling and accurate sealing.

The machine also features an Allen-Bradley PanelView™ Plus 700, 1000 or 1500 human-machine interface (HMI) for operator access to machine information. The easy-to-view screen aids in fast bag changeover by allowing operators to quickly recall recipe settings for different types of packaging. Additionally, the PanelView Plus interface displays machine status and alarms, timing signal entry, servo parameter entry, machine function selects, and size menu selection.

“Using Rockwell Automation products in the Novus 350 is a natural choice for us,” said Asbury. “The market acceptance of Rockwell Automation is high, and that’s thanks to product reliability and ease of integration. Plus, the around-the-clock services mean we can count on Rockwell Automation to help us deliver every product on-budget and on-time.”

For more information, contact:
Lacy Cooper
Marketing Coordinator
HayssenSandiacre
Phone: 864.486.4000
Email: Lacy.Cooper@hayssensandiacre.com

Allen-Bradley, ControlLogix, Kinetix and PanelView are trademarks of Rockwell Automation, Inc.
Trademarks not belonging to Rockwell Automation are property of their respective companies.

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Thiele Introduces New Slidell PowderPacker Pro

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Jul 252012
 
Slidell PowderPacker Pro

Slidell PowderPacker Pro

MINNEAPOLIS — July 24, 2012 — Thiele Technologies is pleased to introduce the new Slidell PowderPacker Pro. The PowderPacker Pro uses a time-tested quality Slidell design based on the 3109 and 3110 models and enhances it with the latest in design and technology. This completely automated packaging system offers virtually dust-free bagging for most difficult to handle powders. Products handled include dry soy food ingredients, calcium carbonate, polyethylene glycol, IPA and TMA products, molecular sieve zeolite, stellar (modified corn starch), plastic powder, flour, titanium dioxide, resins and pigments.

The PowderPacker Pro uses a vertical auger system to maintain constant bag top control, from bag pick up through sealing, with the ultimate dust control capabilities. Bottom-up auger filling minimizes dust and compresses the product as the bag is filled, maximizing production. An updated user-friendly touchscreen and Allen-Bradley controls make operation simple, reducing learning time and operator error. The PowderPacker Pro perfectly handles pinch bottom, open mouth and recyclable plastic bags.

“We’re thrilled to be reintroducing Slidell equipment to the market,” says Braden Beam, Flexible Business Unit Leader for Thiele. Based in Owatonna, MN, Slidell was founded in 1975 and acquired by Thiele in 2006. As a former competitor of Thiele Technologies, Slidell produced bagging equipment for many challenging powder applications. While Thiele continued to offer service and parts support to customers with existing Slidell equipment after the acquisition, the PowderPacker Pro is the first complete update and relaunch since 2006.

“Thiele was fortunate to retain several key Slidell players in the acquisition enabling us to continue supporting the Slidell customer base with parts, service and upgrades. Julie Boreen on the parts team, Terry Trotman on the service team and Doug Brase on the applications and engineering teams help Thiele maintain and grow our Slidell relationships. This product launch is a natural next step for the product line,” explains Kip Boie, Thiele’s Vice President of Marketing and Sales.

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Thiele Introduces New Econo-Pal Robotic Palletizer

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Jun 292012
 
Affordable Robotic Palletizer

Thiele's Econo-Pal Robotic Palletizer

Thiele Technologies is pleased to introduce the Econo-Pal Robotic Palletizer. The Econo-Pal is an affordable robotic palletizer designed for basic, in-plant set-up by an operator. Its lower price point and quick delivery make this an economical choice for a vast array of industries.

The Econo-Pal features a small footprint and minimal components to make installation fast and easy. Set-up is so simple, it doesn’t require Thiele technicians to be present. A step-by-step manual and menu-driven controls allow in-plant personnel to set up and operate the Econo-Pal. It also features a robot teach pendant which contains easy to navigate and use HMI screens.

Systems include the robot, end of arm tool, infeed, pallet locators, fence, and base plate. “We’re very excited to include the Econo-Pal in our robotics line. This is an excellent option for many customers who want the reliability of a robotic system without the high price that can sometimes be associated with newer technology,” says Matthew Garcia, Robotics Product Line Manager at Thiele.

Standard features include quick change tool and infeed, drop box detection and category 3 safety. Optional features are also available including pallet conveyor, pallet and/or slip sheet dispenser, mat top conveyor, PLC, touchscreen, Ethernet connection, additional pallet patterns and a variety of robotic models for heavier payloads and extended reach.

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Thiele Introduces New Salwasser ITL 300 Top Load Case Packer

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Jun 212012
 
Integrated Top Load Casepacker

The ITL 300 is a fully automatic casepacker capable of top loading product into RSC or HSC cases.

Thiele Technologies is proud to introduce the new Salwasser Model ITL 300 Integrated Top Load Case Packer. The ITL 300 is a fully automatic case packer capable of top loading product into RSC or HSC cases. The sleek new design features a low, ergonomic knock down case magazine and a small overall footprint making the ITL 300 ideal for nearly any production line.

The ITL 300 provides flexibility in both machine configuration as well as the variety of products it handles. A variety of pick heads are available including vacuum, mechanical, and combination vacuum/mechanical styles allowing the ITL to accommodate nearly any product. Thiele’s modular design allows for multiple infeed configurations as well as the ability to feed bliss cases or trays into the system. “Simple design improvements make this casepacker reliable and easy to maintain,” says Todd Sandell, VP of Rigid Business Unit at Thiele. Case opening is securely handled using opposed vacuum cups, and positive case transfer is accomplished with servo-driven side belts. Case sealing options include either standard tape or optional hot melt closure. With construction options including dry, wash-down, or caustic wash-down, this case packer fits perfectly into nearly any production environment. The ITL 300 is designed for tool-less changeover, completed simply and quickly with hand crank handles increasing uptime and maximizing production.

A legacy brand of Thiele Technologies, Salwasser was established in 1949 by Fred Salwasser and his sons, Mel and Les. The company initially manufactured a mechanical, automatic carton check-weigher as well as providing machinery service and repair. As markets and needs expanded, so did Salwasser’s product offerings – extending to semi-automatic and then fully-automatic case loaders. In 2000, Salwasser was purchased by SWF Companies. “We are thrilled to introduce a new Salwasser case packer as part of our product line. They’ve always had an industry reputation as dependable and long-lasting machines,” says Craig Friesen, Product Line Manager at Thiele. In 2007, Thiele Technologies acquired Reedley, CA based SWF Companies and proudly continues the tradition of quality equipment Salwasser started over 60 years ago.

“We’re proud to continue the legacy of quality equipment started by Salwasser so many years ago,” says Friesen. “We hope the customers who’ve always purchased Salwasser equipment continue to experience the same satisfaction they always have. Their ideas and designs are classic, but paired with new technology and updated ideas – we believe we’ve made them even better.”

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PCMC Introduces the ELS MAX Press

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Jun 152012
 

Aquaflex PCMC, a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of in-line presses, is pleased to announce the release of a new mid-range inline flexographic press. The ELS MAX has combined the best technologies from both inline and wide web CI presses, resulting in a press that provides superior web handling and registration. Advanced features and innovative design allow this machine to quickly change press parameters for optimal efficiency on many materials.  Read the full article
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Thiele Technologies Featured in Food & Drink Magazine

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Jun 042012
 
Thiele Technologies featured in Food and Beverage Magazine

Thiele Technologies featured in Food and Beverage Magazine

Thiele Technologies is proud to be featured in Food and Drink Magazine.  It highlights an interview with Kip Boie, Vice President of Marketing and Sales and highlights some exciting new innovations as well as a people-centric leadership style.  Check out the article on Food and Drink magazine’s website.

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